Knife

A knife is a tool or weapon with a cutting edge or blade, usually attached to a handle or hilt. One of the earliest tools used by humanity, knives appeared at least 2. 5 million years ago, as evidenced by the Oldowan tools.

Originally made of wood, bone, and stone, over the centuries, in step with improvements in both metallurgy and manufacturing, knife blades have been made from copper, bronze, iron, steel, ceramic, and titanium.
Most modern knives have fixed or folding blades, with styles varying by maker and country.

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